Ribbon Cutting to be Held for Career Center
The Pickens County College and Career Center located in Carrollton.
The Pickens County College and Career Center will host a ribbon cutting at 12:30 p.m. on April 25.
Carrollton Police Chief Completes Executive Training
Chief Anthony W. Durrah completed 240 hours of training in the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program.
City of Reform Donates Corner to Improve 17/82 Intersection
The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) District Administrator, Jonathan Anderson, spoke to the Reform City Council at their regular meeting on Apr. 3. regarding the intersection of State Road 17 and U.S. Highway 82.
Gordo City Council Gets Audit Report
At their meeting on Apr. 2, the Gordo City Council received the final results of the city’s audit report.
Festus Crashing Mayberry Sock Hop in Gordo
Mark Staggs as Festus from TV’s “Gunsmoke” series.
The Mayberry Sock Hop is coming up in Gordo on April 21. Tribute artists impersonating characters from the town of Mayberry will be there along with Andy Griffith’s real-life daughter, Dixie. But I learned from our Gordo friend and Otis Campbell impersonator, Kenneth Junkin, the Festus character from the “Gunsmoke” series will be crashing the party. So, of course I had to give him a call.
State Gets Data Breach Notification Rights
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced final passage of the Alabama Data Breach Notification Act, (SB 318), which cleared the Alabama Senate 30 to 0 on Tuesday, April 3.
Seven Corners to Continue Providing Medical Services for Aliceville Prison
Seven Corners, Inc. was selected by the Federal Bureau of Prisons to continue as the Comprehensive Medical Services contractor for inmates housed at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Aliceville.
Town of Gordo Makes Donation for Education
The Town of Gordo donated $12,000 to schools last week.
The Town of Gordo donated $12,000 to schools last week.
Towns of Gordo and Reform Receive ALM Gold Risk Management Award
The towns of Gordo and Reform were recently awarded a Gold Risk Management Award by the insurance divisions of the Alabama League of Municipalities.
Governor Ivey Awards Grants For Healthy Food Access
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday awarded a total of $300,000 in grants to provide primarily low-income persons and senior citizens with improved access to healthy and fresh foods.
MONTGOMERY— Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday awarded a total of $300,000 in grants to provide primarily low-income persons and senior citizens with improved access to healthy and fresh foods.
New Era Arts Club Elects New Officers
The New Era Arts Club met on Monday, Apr. 2, in the Aliceville Civic Center Rotary Room for the club’s yearly business meeting.
Spring Has Sprung!
Tulips are in full bloom at Gordo Lodge #564 F&AM. The flower bed was prepared by Janice Tate. Members of Gordo 564 would like to invite everyone to take a look.
Check out our Special Spring Home and Garden section in this week's Herald!
A Message from the PC Heart Walk Committee
Participants of the 2017 Heart Walk.
On behalf of the Pickens County Heart Committee, we would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2017 Heart Walk held at Gordo City Hall in the fall.
Community Cleans Up Trash After Tornado
The Palmetto Community Center and the Volunteer Fire Department joined forces for a community-wide cleanup day, Mar. 24.
Palmetto Community: “Storm Together to Make a Difference”
Gordo Student Selected as UA Ambassador
Christopher Bryant of Gordo has been selected as an Honors College ambassador at The University of Alabama for the 2018/2019 school year.
Gentry Named Top 40 Under 40
Dr. Brant Gentry
Aliceville native, Dr. Brant Gentry, was named one of The Tuscaloosa News’s top “40 Under Forty” Business Professionals.
Engagement: Brasher/Madison
Brasher/Madison
Mrs. Pamela Brasher and the late Jeffrey Brasher announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Jennifer Leigh to Matthew Allan, son of Ronny Madison and the late Rosalyn McDaniel.
Embrace Leadership at Your Library: Celebrate National Library Week
During the week of April 8-14, the member libraries of the Pickens County Cooperative Library System – Aliceville, Carrollton, Pickens County Cooperative, Reform, and Ruth Holliman/Gordo – will join libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries lead their communities through the transformative services, programs, and expertise they offer.
Gary Peaks Arrested for Felony Warrants
Gary Scott Peaks
Gary Scott Peaks, a resident of Lamar County, Alabama was arrested Friday March 23 on warrants out of Lowndes County for felony aggravated assault and warrants out of Lamar County for fugitive from justice.
Prison Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty To Impersonation
In November of 2016, Christopher H. Gordon, a Corrections Officer at FCI Aliceville, was pulled over in the city of Reform for driving 73 miles per hour in a 45-mile-per-hour speed zone. He immediately identified himself as a Federal Officer working with the Marshal service.
Commissioners Promote PALS Campaign
Pickens County Commissioners finalize business at the Mar. 27 meeting. From left are: Randy Dillard, District 5; Drew Elmore, District 3; Jerry Fitch, Chairman and District 4; and Bobby Bain, District 1. Absent was Robert Kennedy, District 2.
The Alabama People Against A Littered State (PALS) campaign will be coming up officially from April 21-April 28. However, looking at the sides of the highways and county roads and their littered conditions, you realize this is a year-round problem that needs year-round solutions.
Aliceville City Council Hires New Position
At the Aliceville City Council meeting on Mar. 28, council members heard from committee spokesman, Donny Sanders, regarding the committee’s recommendation for a new full-time Chamber-City Liaison Director and Industrial Recruiter.
Mayberry Sock Hop Hosting Andy’s Daughter, Dixie
Dixie Griffith and father, Andy Griffith.
Dixie Nann Griffith, the only daughter of Andy Griffith, will be coming to Gordo’s Mayberry Sock Hop, April 21, from 7-10 p.m. in the Gordo Elementary School Auditorium. Ms. Griffith was gracious enough to talk with me via phone call last Thursday night, Mar. 29, from her home in Colorado.
AES Student Awarded in SmartArt Contest
AES fourth grader, Kayla Phillips, is pictured with AES School counselor Jennifer Sterling.
Aliceville Elementary School congratulates Kayla Phillips on being awarded $100 towards a CollegeCounts 529 Fund account for her participation and successful placement in the SmartArt Contest.
Kayla is a fourth grader at AES and is the daughter of Adolph and Beverly Phillips. She enjoys playing with her Legos, her Barbie dolls, and playing video games. Her favorite subject is Reading.
Bon Ami Civic & Service Club Celebrates Black History Month
The Bon Ami Civic & Service Club recently held their annual Black History program at Franconia CME Church in Aliceville. This year’s theme was “African Americans in Times of War”. Club Member Cynthia Gilmore served as the program’s mistress of ceremony.
Throughout this program, the crowd was entertained by the harmonic sounds of the A.E.S. Voices of Inspiration. Introduced by his brother, Naeem Corder, the guest speaker for the afternoon was Seliman Corder, formerly of Aliceville.